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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.27, 858.14 and 529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.27, 858.14 and 529.86 is: 729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.27 : 858.14 = 529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.27/858.14 = 529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.27x = 858.14 × 529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.27x = 454,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,690.18/623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.53

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